Legal Counsel, Construction

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril is a fast-growing company. Consistent with this fast growth, members of Anduril’s Legal team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters, demonstrating a relentless drive to move projects forward at pace. You will require excellent negotiating and project management skills to coordinate and efficiently close complex transactions on aggressive timelines, with a singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its path-making technology into operational settings for the United States and its allies. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Legal Counsel to join Anduril’s rapidly growing Legal team. This critical role will serve as the primary legal expert for our strategic real estate, facilities, and project management teams, focusing specifically on all aspects of construction law from the perspective of an owner/developer/tenant. As Anduril rapidly expands its footprint with new manufacturing facilities, R&D labs, test sites, and office spaces, you will be instrumental in negotiating and managing construction agreements with general contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders, ensuring our facilities are built swiftly, efficiently, and with minimal friction. A robust understanding of industry-standard construction contract forms, particularly AIA (American Institute of Architects) document families and ConsensusDocs, is essential. You will leverage your expertise to draft, review, and negotiate complex construction agreements, manage legal risks, advise on project delivery methods, and provide pragmatic guidance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure our facilities are built efficiently and effectively. You will also play a key role in ensuring our construction activities comply with applicable laws, including defense contracting requirements where relevant. WHAT YOU’LL DO Serve as a key member of Anduril’s dynamic Legal team, providing specialized expertise in construction law. Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of construction-related agreements from an owner/tenant perspective, including: Owner-General Contractor agreements (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk). Design professional agreements (architects, engineers). Consultant contracts (e.g., environmental, geotechnical, project management). Subcontractor agreements (as necessary when acting as a general contractor or managing specific scopes). Performance and payment bonds, guarantees, and lien waivers. Project-specific insurance requirements and riders. Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to our strategic real estate, facilities, and project management teams on all phases of construction projects, from procurement and contracting to project close-out, always seeking to accelerate timelines and overcome obstacles. Represent Anduril in negotiations with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders, ensuring optimal terms and risk allocation for the company as an owner/tenant. Manage and advise on construction claims, disputes, delays, defects, warranty issues, and payment disputes, including strategizing on resolution, settlement, and potential litigation or arbitr